Clara, Tara,

I was a preschool teacher of Clara’s—I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a loving father. I have fond memories of your your beautiful family.

Love,

Noel

Tara and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mark as I know that leaves a big hole in your lives. We have so many fond memories of hanging out with you and your family. We still have a photo Mark took hanging on our wall, he was a very talented photographer. May all your memories be good and help you during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs your way.

Dear Tara and Family, So sorry to learn of Mark's passing. I am one of Mark's old friends from the 70's. I met Mark while we were both working as photo copying operators for Collins Radio shortly before I was married in 1974. It was a dead end for both of us, but we made it tolerable by racing all night to see who could run the most copies! Mark was such a good guy! I remember meeting Adrian and Mary, playing golf, and spending lots of time with Mark in conversation and listening to Dylan. A beautiful mind. After I married, Mark came to South Bend Indiana and surprised my wife and me with a visit after he returned from one of his trips to Europe. Tara, you may remember coming to St. Paul Mn to visit us after Molly arrived. While we lost touch with each other over the years, Mark will always be my friend and my time spent with him a special memory. I have kept two poems he wrote and gave me from way back when that I will send along, Tara. I will also share a couple pictures. One of Mark and Molly and one of Molly and my daughter, Kate. My thoughts are with all of you. Godspeed, Mark. Matt Brandes

Robert Schmidt

First my heart felt condolences to Tara and her growing family.

Next, some memories. Being invited over to their house to share in their home made cherry pie from hand picked cherries from their front yard. Also, before they owned a house, when he asked if he could come over to our house and mow the yard. He enjoyed the smell of fresh cut grass. Of course we let him.

Tara, Molly and Clara - we are all so sorry to hear of Mark's death. We are thinking of you.

I worked with Mark at the Registrar's Office for many years. I will always remember him for his passion for photography and the music of Bob Dylan, because I also had those same passions. I remember and in-depth discussion we had on the differences between Dylan's approach to Blonde on Blonde and Highway 61 Revisited. He was one cool dude.